"Giving our grandfathers something inexpensive and reliable to shoot their friends with when they cheated at cards." That gave me a good laugh.
@jaqcp3 жыл бұрын
Gotta love the pre-soy generation!
@Hotlog693 жыл бұрын
@@jaqcp I'd say the generation after were the "lead free" generation.
@CeltKnight3 жыл бұрын
One of my great-grandfathers liked to play poker. One night his buddy got drunk and angry, pulled a knife and stabbed Great-Grandad in the eye. My ancestor avoided further injury, pulled his pistol and saw to it that his former friend never used a knife again. Said ancestor was a craftsman who even managed to continue his occupation with the new lack of depth perception. We're a pragmatic bunch, my family. ;)
@590DM3 жыл бұрын
*Screams in* Menace to society
@kelseydonoghue1582 жыл бұрын
@@CeltKnight Well, shit.
@rustybright74163 жыл бұрын
“Yea, it’s easier to shoot 38 out of this gun, it’s also easier to pee sitting down!” 😂 Damn it, James! 🤣
@johnsammis75792 жыл бұрын
Nice .....your kool saying.... is right on.... I will have to use it
@tonyrebel632 жыл бұрын
😀😀😀😀😀😀 Just a priceless comment lol
@mydixienourmous42332 жыл бұрын
Lmao!!👌
@cagneybillingsley21652 жыл бұрын
revolvers are a bad idea in general. it's like flying a biplane into combat when everyone's using f-18s. sure, the f-18 is a lot more complicated and prone to system failures, but your biplane stands no chance.
@youngboyharless97692 жыл бұрын
@@cagneybillingsley2165 it's better than nothing but with guns like the p365 and shield plus etc. I agree. If you are going to carry a revolver just shoot 38 +p. Or at least opt for a 3" barrel for 357. More controllable and better ballistics
@oldcop183 жыл бұрын
I’m a 74 y/o grandpa that’s been carrying the 340PD for about three years, but loaded w/+P. During my career I was involved in a 1974 gunfight w/my issued Colt DS and know how important accurate follow up shots are. Another issue w/this gun is the magnum shell casings swell up inside the cylinder making them slow & difficult to dump for a reload (I had to reload under fire in my gunfight). Shooting magnum rounds out of a 340PD feels like catching a 95 MPH fastball barehanded, but that said it’s a great EDC for a senior citizen whose daily orbits are pretty tame. The drill I use w/my 340PD is a paper plate @ three, five & seven yards. I empty the gun as fast as I think I can hit, use a speedstrip to reload (that’s what I carry) and repeat. My goal is to keep all 10 rounds on the plate at all three distances.
@twonjohn4622 жыл бұрын
Can you send me a link I know there’s an article talking about that gun fight but I can’t find it
@anthonymartinez30842 жыл бұрын
Seeing as you are here now I take it that it served you well in the gunfight.
@oldcop182 жыл бұрын
@@twonjohn462 Check out Fall 2016 American Handgunner article “Out of Ammo” by Mas Ayoob
@jeffroid_tv2 жыл бұрын
I Salute You! You Legend!!!
@ViktoriousDead2 жыл бұрын
@@jeffroid_tv people don’t know what a legend is anymore
@Dennisthemenace402 жыл бұрын
Something often overlooked is the possibility of a contact shot. Revolvers function with complete reliability under such conditions. Pistols on the other hand become single shots, if they aren’t rendered inoperable when pushed out of battery. Situations such as an animal attack on a child or when your attacker has knocked you on your back and is on top of you. Revolvers still hold a viable role in self defense.
@LRBeforeTheInternet Жыл бұрын
That is exactly my thinking, Dennis. They forget the last time they got jammed, and how often it happens to them. Sure a wheel gun can stop working, but that means your revolver is probably broken, which shouldnt be happening to a well-kept firearm in the first place. What makes this video worse, is the fact that they chose to insult "The Rolling Stones" in the process. They can complain about "boomers' all they like, however, It would seem they're the ones with a bad memory. :)
@harvestblades Жыл бұрын
While contact shots & a 9mm coming out of battery or failure to feed is valid, but that is easy to train for. Learning to fight from your back or when grappling with an attacker is vital. Companies like Shiv Works are doing God's work showing how likely & crucial being able to grapple & create distance to effectively deploy & fire is especially for women. My training in grappling (wrestling, Judo, & bjj) really got me thinking more about how me & my wife conceal carry our firearms & knives as finding yourself entangled with an attacker or even on the ground can really throw a wrench in the works if you only train shooting from a proper stance at a target even a couple feet away. I wish more people would consider this & train accordingly. For me I carry either a compact 9mm and or a 357 magnum snub for personal protection as well as for work in private security & executive protection. In a higher risk scenario & especially when multiple attackers is likely I definitely prefer my 9mm. Encountering a group of 3 or more with a 5 round revolver is less than ideal even with reloads.
@Dennisthemenace40 Жыл бұрын
@@harvestblades You present many good and well grounded points. Yes, training is certainly the most valuable facet of self defense as the mind is the most important weapon one can possess. Proper training can help one avoid or mitigate bad situations. However unfortunately, many people do not have any training and for them a revolver may be the best compromise. And that is the crux of it all. Handguns are themselves a compromise. Weapons that are truly effective are no longer acceptable to carry in public so we must individually find the weapon system that best fits our own requirements as you and your wife have done. Si vis pacem, para bellum.
@dantheman348 Жыл бұрын
I actually have carried a 340pd for 6-7 years now. It’s a great carry gun. But, if we’re talking about reliability in a contact shot situation, wheelguns are not infallible either-all it takes is for someone to grab the cylinder (with very little effort) and the gun won’t fire. Still my choice for carry though
@Dennisthemenace40 Жыл бұрын
@@dantheman348 This is true but at least that type of malfunction has to be deliberately induced by one’s attacker vs being pushed out of battery in the heat of the moment. Your point remains valid as it illustrates that nothing is infallible and that any tool you choose for defense is a compromise.
@b.t.16323 жыл бұрын
I have a ruger LCR .357, hammerless. I conducted similar experiments when I first got it. My conclsions: 1) 38+P is all that it really needs. I found it difficult to control with mag laods. I had simlar results and unenjoyable experiences when testing with mags. 2) Not my primary carry, but when I have to wear clothes that do not conceal my Glock very well, it's a decent alternative. Also not a bad weapon to keep accessible in the car. Hey, I spent a lot of time in St. Louis. You're a fool not to have something handy at a stop light.
@colonelblars91262 ай бұрын
stay safe brother
@mistergreene23 жыл бұрын
on the bright side, if you miss, it still doubles as a flashbang.
@ragnarthefearless92353 жыл бұрын
Lmao miss their head by a few inches within 10 yards I imagine the flame would melt half their face off
@wtcb78922 жыл бұрын
One you hold in your 🤚 🤣
@noonenoone16286 ай бұрын
Yup
@csipawpaw79213 жыл бұрын
When I was a cop in the 80s I became a detective and the department said they needed my 4inch for patrol and made me trade in my 4inch 357 for a 2inch. But I still had to quality on the practice pistol course which went out to 50 yards. My only complaint was how hot the pistol got while shooting 60 rounds of ammo. I still qualified with no problems. My point is accuracy is more a matter of practice than barrel length. Get use to it and you can be good even with a small pistol.
@BacklTrack3 жыл бұрын
Yep, generally you can stabilize a bullet with a small amount of barrel. Sight radius is another story
@jbensonsecurityea3 жыл бұрын
My back up is a snub 629
@JamesinAZ3 жыл бұрын
@@jbensonsecurityea That's your back-up piece?? Hate to think what your carry gun is..
@jbensonsecurityea3 жыл бұрын
My carry is a gen 3 glock 30
@Coopdog19113 жыл бұрын
Love it, and you are correct. Had a friend who was just deadly proficient with a snubby. That inspired me and my wife both to get better fast with one as well.
@WheelgunsOnWheels3 жыл бұрын
I carry a steel J frame with a 3” barrel. The model 60. It is exponentially more comfortable to shoot than the airweight snubby and has been successfully deployed against venomous snakes in my yard over two decades. A little bit more weight and slightly longer sight radius makes a big difference.
@RobRoyR8R Жыл бұрын
You said most of what I wanted to say. I like .357 magnum because you can shoot .38 Special also. I would never buy an air weight unless it shoots .38 +P. I have the same model that you do. My 586 L-Comp is larger. That is a winter carry only. If carried at all.
@WheelgunsOnWheels Жыл бұрын
@@RobRoyR8R great minds think alike. I too have the L comp and the K comp of which both do a marvelous job at soaking up that initial snap of a heavy load.
@robertonavarro771311 ай бұрын
I shot my friend's 357 magnum Model 60, same gun as yours. No thanks. I am happy with my Model 36-3" 38 Special.
@WheelgunsOnWheels11 ай бұрын
@@robertonavarro7713 yeah I hear you. I don’t shoot .357 mags out of my 60 carry piece as a .38 +p has almost the same muzzle velocity and about half the recoil.
@brianc93746 ай бұрын
Airweights are great. Magnum revolvers with short barrels, crumby sights and lightweight; not so much. I love .357 and .44, but out-of full size steel frame with longer barrels.
@BlackishBear Жыл бұрын
I carry the 340PD for what I expect to deal with. Very close engagements, limited time to draw and fire. Rigid Jacket pocket carrying this, zipper down, hand on the gun in the dark. You need it boom it's there
@MichaelMarini57 Жыл бұрын
I have had it for over 20 years never had to use but most encounters are quick and within 6 feet
@Shadow__133 Жыл бұрын
No holster or trigger protection (aside from finger 😂)? Do you leave one empty?
@BlackishBear Жыл бұрын
@@Shadow__133 no empty cylinders. That would be insane. It's a 10+ pound trigger. Very heavy. No hammer to snag. Hand stays on the gun the whole time in the scenario described. I used to walk the streets at night in st Louis. Just wanted to be ready to fire without drawing
@JorgeCuervolini-ci3me4 ай бұрын
Because you are smart. These people are talking about 50 feet in case you are going on a rubber boat with Rambo to rescue NAM vets and you only have a choice between a 340 and a full size glock .45
@JorgeCuervolini-ci3me4 ай бұрын
@@MichaelMarini57 This is obvious, but so few seem to get it. Boggles the mind.
@connormckay94293 жыл бұрын
"I shot 3 kids, I'm sorry" "The Court has found you innocent of all charges, Mr. ShortShorts"
@danielaramburo76482 жыл бұрын
And he shows up to court in transparent short shorts.
@hwalker713 жыл бұрын
James examining his shots at 50 ft; the camera man focusing on James short-shorts while in the Captain Morgan’s stance: Classic!
@insidethemusicalmind72073 жыл бұрын
My main carry is still a 357 Ruger SP101 snub nose.
@willo7734 Жыл бұрын
I have a J frame and I can definitely say that one thing that will make it way more comfortable to shoot is switching out the grip. My favorite has always been Pachmayr. With a slightly larger more rubberized grip the perceived recoil goes down and it feels more controllable to me.
@JJeffriesG Жыл бұрын
J frame Smith in left front pocket since 1970 as a BUG. Currently EDC. It works.
@captainfarrell21473 жыл бұрын
Shooting 158 grain magnums out of a j-frame feels like your hand was in a car wreck.
@denisdegamon82243 жыл бұрын
Been there done that...LOL 😆
@MX5autoxer3 жыл бұрын
That's a very accurate, clever analogy.
@jaypee3893 жыл бұрын
Not under adrenaline
@jaypee3893 жыл бұрын
Makes a Glock 43 with 30 rounds of .25 ACP look like a pro choice. 😁
@jaypee3893 жыл бұрын
A hicap glock in .25 or .32 would be awesome.
@lousassle75093 жыл бұрын
Just want to let you guys know you’re killing it with the background music
@spacewater73 жыл бұрын
Tracklist please.
@joelmclamore11393 жыл бұрын
Soothing blasting music
@LastEarBender3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, that was something special for sure
@anthonyscaglione89163 жыл бұрын
What is that track that was playing at the range?
@mistercisco813 жыл бұрын
Indeed. Cassiopeia II by Jamie Bathgate.
@Frank_in_Iowa3 жыл бұрын
My Ruger SP101, .357, loaded with .38 special makes a great nightstand gun. It's heavy and very accurate with .38 special. All-in-all, a good anti-burglar gun.
@PistolsMcGee2 жыл бұрын
I carry my SP101 usually with critical duty rounds. Honestly they’re not as hard recoiling as most target loads.
@intj29482 жыл бұрын
I carry the Ruger SP101 with .38 special +p. It’s the carry gun I prefer 99% of the time. I never feel out gunned for conceal carry purposes.
@jordangouveia18632 жыл бұрын
Same for me except it is a S&W Mod 66 with 357 200 grain semi wadcutters.
@davenewton48622 жыл бұрын
I have a Ruger Security Six 357 loaded with 38 special+ as my nightstand gun, it is an excellent gun.
@FerociousSniper Жыл бұрын
Interesting. I would want a full size pistol for a nightstand gun because the weight doesn't matter. I want to get a snubnose revolver because I want that light weight for everyday carry.
@joshgarringer14892 жыл бұрын
Excellent demonstration! I have a SW 640 that weighs in at 22 ounces with thr stainless steel frame. The weight really helps tame the recoil on full-house .357 loads. It is accurate at the distances you tested for . It's a wonderful backup gun or a hideout gun. I love it. Awesome video! I
@kevinmullins4919 Жыл бұрын
My EDC is also the 640 with the big Hogue grips loaded with Gold Dot fast burn self defense ammo.
@alexandermescavage66532 жыл бұрын
I guess you’d call me “Pop Pop”. I started shooting in 1970 and my carry gun was a Colt Officers model backed up by a 38 Chief’s Special. I graduated to a 357 J frame for back up, but never carried an ultralight model. Now I carry a 10 mm Glock and a Taurus in 357 magnum with a full 3 finger grip. The key is consistent practice with both. I heard horror stories about the terrible recoil of a Colt Government model by WWII veterans. I never found it that bad. After about a year, recoil wasn’t an issue. Neither was control. At 75 , I have no problems with my 10 mm Glock or the 357 J frame and get decent accuracy at 30 feet. I don’t even notice recoil anymore. Concussion is a different matter. I compete with other guys for money to simulate stress. But then again Jim, I don’t wear panties or have limp wristed lady’s hands. Just practice consistently for 50 years.
@mfmayes2 жыл бұрын
I'm a small man at 5 foot 3 inches and love shooting my 1911, recoil isn't bad. but I can feel the 357 and it is not pleasant even with an all-steel Ruger sp101
@forward_ever_ever25952 жыл бұрын
Nuff respect to you sir.
@alexandermescavage66536 ай бұрын
I’m giving an update 2 years later. Now I am 77 and have switched to a Sig 365 compact backed up by a Taurus 357 j frame sized revolver. I did this for concealablity and not for accuracy or control issues. I am still practicing with my friends and wagering on the best accuracy for the day. I should add, that I have worked out with barbells since I was a teen and have strong hands and wrists. If advise is wanted, stay in shape and practice, practice, practice.
@davidhoffman69804 ай бұрын
@@alexandermescavage6653 I don't understand why you were concerned about the recoil of a 45 ACP if you can handle 10mm.
@alexandermescavage66534 ай бұрын
@@davidhoffman6980 When I started shooting 45 ACP, there was no 10 mm. It was in the early 1970s when all the WWII vets were saying what a beating the 45 ACP gave you. Truth is , short barrel , light 357 is much harder to shoot than 10 mm.
@reaganhall47793 жыл бұрын
"it's also easier peeing sitting down" 😂
@h.r.puffnstuff87053 жыл бұрын
Train with the seat down
@davidsalcido3833 жыл бұрын
“Yes If youAre a girl!
@Michael-uf1hz3 жыл бұрын
Those short shorts means he dosent even have to whip it out, dudes on another level.
@takeahike29933 жыл бұрын
Life hack.
@cd53533 жыл бұрын
I pee sitting down
@cjmvejby3 жыл бұрын
Of all my guns, this is the one I always take with me. Yes, it's a pain to practice with, but it it shoots infinitely better than the guns I leave at home.
@sheldonjplanktonn3 жыл бұрын
Video posted 1 hour ago but you're comment is from 4 days ago. Explain yourself, Witch!!!! 🧹
@Legatus2kx3 жыл бұрын
@@sheldonjplanktonn back to the future, 🤷🏻♂️
@cjmvejby3 жыл бұрын
@@sheldonjplanktonn It’s Mr. Warlock, sir.
@sheldonjplanktonn3 жыл бұрын
@@cjmvejby - my apologies, your magicalness
@sheldonjplanktonn3 жыл бұрын
@@Legatus2kx - I fucking knew time travel was real. Next you'll try to tell me the earth is actually round
@ChromeAzome3 жыл бұрын
James, I think you just found what gun to get Brandon for his birthday. He can deny it all he wants and use all the reasoning available to justify hating it but he was still smiling through the pain. We must turn him.
@FelixDKatz-tb7or3 жыл бұрын
Good luck with that. I think Brannon will give you a Clint Smith line about" Tugboats and assholes" . I really expected his smaller hands to be a BIG advantage.
@sheldonjplanktonn3 жыл бұрын
Video posted 1 hour ago but you're comment is from 4 days ago. Explain yourself, Witch!!!! 🧹
@jamesrowell27863 жыл бұрын
I think the biggest point missed here, especially by Brandon, is the .357is MUCH more powerful than a 9mm. Per the FBI it’s the top one shot stop round. If it’s on target it’s a stop. Plus it’s a viable sidearm for people like me who can’t carry holsters due to disability I carry in a over the shoulder satchel and can fire through the satchel whatcha you can not do with an automatic
@DamageSix3 жыл бұрын
@@jamesrowell2786 And how much of that extra powder charge and its theoretical power can you put to use in snub nose length barrels? I'm not particularly well researched on how efficiently those rounds scale down.
@randomidiot81423 жыл бұрын
@@jamesrowell2786 it's the top because it was issued to so many cops and because it's the tweener gateway round from little auto cartridges to the bigger magnums. If cops were issued 45 win mag, 44 auto mag, 10mm, you wouldn't be saying 357 is the best. Ever see a .50 cal pistol loaded with turned copper hollowpoints that expand into ninja stars? 1.5"+ tip to tip. They're nasty. Rip your guts out of place and wad them into a little ball before blowing out a football sized exit cavern.
@Hotlog693 жыл бұрын
"I call anything past ten yards, "the felonious zone of questionable murder" anyways," Lawyer humor is pretty dang good.
@samkay60423 жыл бұрын
Depends, if they are shooting back at you it's the justified zone. With the way the country is going you never know how far ur gonna have to engage someone who is shooting at you.
@Hotlog693 жыл бұрын
@@samkay6042 I believe his is saying after ten yards most prosecution lawyers will destroy any self-defense defense.
@lorimiller53483 жыл бұрын
Anything over ten yards they're gonna have to shoot me in the butt, because I'm GTF outta there!! 🙀😀
@maxconti23233 жыл бұрын
@@Hotlog69 if so then he is wrong.
@Hotlog693 жыл бұрын
@@maxconti2323 How poignant.
@ricardocastillo54852 жыл бұрын
My concealed carry is a very light snub .38 revolver. A friend argued with me, it went like this: why not 357? You can still load 38 if you want, but you have the OPTION of 357, you lose nothing... yeah but I'd never put 357 in this... yeah but why not at least have the OPTION... because I'd never put 357 in this... etc.
@Gunsforfreedom2 жыл бұрын
I carried a snub .357 for about a year. I installed Altamont boot grips. Made a big difference in recoil control/handling. Still not pleasant, but not as painful.
@papabull89933 жыл бұрын
Took my wife to the range with a Glock 43, Glock 19, and Ruger SP 101, after shooting all three, she choose the Ruger to carry. She just does not want to deal with manipulating an automatic under stress.
@denisdegamon82243 жыл бұрын
Perfectly valid
@ryanthomas23743 жыл бұрын
I really like the SP101 its a good gun for the money and heft. Also i dont know how your wife is carrying but they tend to have bags and stuff so revolvers are kind of easier for them
@Frank_in_Iowa3 жыл бұрын
That's why my my wife settled on a revolver, too.
@cyclonetaylor78383 жыл бұрын
My wife carried a L frame 686 3" barrel when she had the choice of one of hundreds of my pistols. I wouldn't want to be in a gun fight with her because you will likely loose.
@P.HATHCOX3 жыл бұрын
My wife chose her revolver for the same reason. She wants to be able to just point and shoot if she's forced to defend herself. No extra steps under stress.
@mitchellerickson98363 жыл бұрын
Damn. That Rolling Stones bit was savage lol
@myoptik3x1033 жыл бұрын
Preacher telling the truth, and it hurts.
@tonyromano62203 жыл бұрын
Stones laugh at you children all the way to the bank.
@jacko44833 жыл бұрын
@@tonyromano6220 Charlie Watts ain't laughing now.😬
@linkmorris82163 жыл бұрын
When I take mine to the range, everyone stops for a second to see what's making all that noise.
@themajortom693 жыл бұрын
My 4" ported barrel 41 mag will light up the range like a Starburst shell just so everyone can see their targets better, you're welcome
@user-td1zo3tv9p3 жыл бұрын
Hence the "Little Cricket" namesake, eh? LMAO
@auwz663 жыл бұрын
I have been saying the same thing for years. I would rather carry a small frame revolver than a small frame auto. When your life is on the line you need reliability. It has to work 100% of the time. The down side of revolvers are your less likely to train with it and you are more likely to run dry. But that first shot - which is the one that counts in almost every citizen involved shooting is going to go off, and if you hit the target its going to drop like a sack of shi*!
@nfareview2 жыл бұрын
I've carried a S&W 340PD with clip draw for 15 years. I like it so much I bought a second one as a backup and my wife took it lol. It's perfect when uber concealment is key or when you run to the store in shorts without a belt. I rotate the G43X and 340PD depending on attire and situation. Great gun!
@artwebb69393 жыл бұрын
I don't shoot Magnums out of my K frame that often, so when I move to a snub, I tend to favor steel-framed ones and I tend to load them with 38
@josephcosta51943 жыл бұрын
Stay steady my friend
@tonyromano62203 жыл бұрын
Normie.
@jaythus31813 жыл бұрын
Unless you own an older k frame with the uneven forcing cone i say it's best to learn to shoot 357 out of a k frame well. 38 special gives roughly the same energy as 9mm so there isn't mich benefit to carrying a k frame with 38 special when you could carry a semi auto that is in the same range of size (glock 19 is a near match in size and weight of a model 19 or model 66) and have a greater potential energy output. With 357 mag you get enough energy per shot to make up the capacity difference and you get all the advantages of a revolver, but with 38 special it isn't as practical since you lose a few advantages, at least in my opinion. Each person is different in what they see as good for self defense but I personally think the beating you give you hand to learn it well at the range is worth it in the long run
@artwebb69393 жыл бұрын
@@jaythus3181 it's a 13-2, so it does have the forcing cone issue I do shoot enough magnums to keep my hand in, and I've corrected some mistakes I was making with my stance and grip, which makes the Magnums less punishing to shoot ( it used to be that a box of 125 grain hollow points would leave my trigger finger bleeding from the trigger slot abrading it) However this is not my normal carry gun For that I have a Glock 43, although it had to go back to Glock for repair, and right now a bodyguard 380 is standing in for it
@jaythus31812 жыл бұрын
@@artwebb6939 yeah i personally wouldn't shoot 357 mag out of that gun due to the forcing cone. I have a newer model 19 that fixed the issue and i love it for carry although I open carry with a leather pancake holster since that is all i am legally allowed to do in my state so your mileage may vary although it doesn't weigh as much as you would think. I personally dislike glock due to various reasons (grip angle and the other common complaints) and i enjoy revolvers and 1911s a lot but i don't like the idea of carrying without a round in the chamber or cocked and locked so I leaned more towards revolvers for carry. Im a little weird for having the taste of a 60 year old man while im in the weird grey area of millennial and gen z which prefers black plastic guns but it's what i have grown to love. I still need to train with magnums more since my 19 beats the web of my hand right by my thumb knuckle when shooting magnums for a while due to my grip and i feel like it's a pretty common issue people have so that's why i personally train to shoot them, never hand my trigger finger bleed though.
@tjwright3 жыл бұрын
I got my first wheelgun a year or two ago. I ran a box of .38spl through it before trying .357 mag. I was SHOCKED at the difference. It felt like firing 2 or 3 of the 38s at the same time. Looking at the difference in the shells I didn't expect that much difference but man oh man it's a lot.
@Ostrich101R3 жыл бұрын
J-Frames are great for EDC, even with capacity limits. I stick to 38spl in a revolver that size.
@jaythus31813 жыл бұрын
I personally prefer going to a k frame with a 3" or longer barrel since it isn't that much larger and you gain an extra round of capacity and i find 357 mag to be tolerable in that size.
@exothermal.sprocket3 жыл бұрын
Split the difference, K6S 3-inch.
@chopperdeath2 жыл бұрын
It's a no inch barrel, what is the expectation?
@chopperdeath2 жыл бұрын
@@jaythus3181 3 inch seems to be a good compromise. It depends on how big you are, I'm 6'5" and that size is ok for a carry gun for me. That snubby is too damn small for my hands.
@ViktoriousDead2 жыл бұрын
@@chopperdeath any relation to the singer Michael Bolton?
@The-BCC Жыл бұрын
Howdy 🤠 James, great little review! I personally have and been carrying this 340PD for over 18yrs now and can say the 357 personal defense + power is definitely a step up in hand cannon experience. I have noticed my had turning black and blue after a few cylinders. What I a suggest, and helped me out a lot was adding a crimson Trace LG-405 to the gun. It has an air pocket high up on the back strap of the grip where the web of the hand goes. This extra thick area makes it much easier to get a better perch on the gun as well as absorbing a bit of the blast energy. I see models LG-305 & LG-350 are also offered now and would offer ever better gripping than the 405 but would also take up more pocket Real estate. The added benefit of these grips is also having the laser which helps greatly with falling up shop. I would love to see this same test done again with this laser grip option and see how it changes the game. For me, it really was night & Day… Cheers
@markterrell35942 жыл бұрын
I have the 2" Taurus 605 with Hogue grips and even the hot .357 rounds are very controllable. The bad side is that it only has a 5 round capacity. The plus side is that each round has great stopping power.
@thomaspalmer7900 Жыл бұрын
Glad to read this post. I just purchased a Taurus 605 myself & I replaced with Hogue grips!! Glad to know the .357 magnum ammo is controllable with these new grips!!!
@gisellesbikeseat Жыл бұрын
I have the same setup. Is there some recoil? Of course. But it's not horrible, and at self defense distances, it's actually fairly accurate. I enjoy carrying it.
@MTB_Pathfinder9 ай бұрын
Change it for Kimber K6S
@luisuribe54328 ай бұрын
@@MTB_Pathfindercould carry 3 605s
@bryonslatten31476 ай бұрын
Doesn’t the 605 have a 3” barrel? That would be more controllable than a snub nose.
@TheUrbanSentinelChannel3 жыл бұрын
I've got a S&W 640 it's my "just picking up the pizza" gun 😁👍 Yes I own semi autos, but revolvers are fun and still go bang!
@jackreacher67583 жыл бұрын
Picked up one as a police trade. It’s heavy and with hogue grips can shoot accurately enough at the video’s distances, and enough rounds / cylinders that it’s the heat of the cylinder, rather than recoil that slows me down. Then again it’s probably twice the weight of the 340pd
@LA_Commander3 жыл бұрын
I carry my 642 everywhere. Absolutely love it. So light there is no excuse not to have it.
@TheUrbanSentinelChannel3 жыл бұрын
@@LA_Commander agree 💯😁👍
@tonyromano62203 жыл бұрын
Always.
@GTFBITK2 жыл бұрын
I have a 640 too and carry magnums in it. It is nutty on recoil but at least it's not the business end.
@hammerhead2223 жыл бұрын
Massad's back up with Speer 135-grain .38 Special Gold Dot +P hollow points. Depending on the circumstances, this is an "OK, let me get my wallet" gun.
@Evergreen14003 жыл бұрын
Haha. That happened here in Phoenix a couple years ago around this same time of year. There was a firework stand owner getting ready to close up shop one night when a car pulled up and a man got out with a gun demanding money from the firework stand owner. The firework stand owner acted as if he was complying and pulled a Ruger LCP out of his pocket shooting the suspect in the fuckin face dropping the POS. The suspects girlfriend was in the drivers seat of the get a way vehicle she watched her man get shot in the face and was so freaked out that she ran from the scene on foot leaving her registered vehicle there lol. I always thought that was a great victory story for the good guys and for Ruger since a lot of Rugers are made here in Arizona it’s kinda cool they saved at least 1 arizona resident. I’ve carried daily for almost a decade the only gun I’ve ever had to draw was my LCP. I was out jogging one morning before the sun rose since it’s hot as balls here in Arizona and out of nowhere a car came flying towards me sliding to a stop almost hitting me, the driver started screaming at me saying “you wanna fuckin fight me mother fucker” he was yelling so loud and was so angry that he was as red as a 🍅. I grew up boxing so I’m capable of defending myself but instead of getting into a ego battle with the guy I just shook my head saying “no” then continued jogging. The dude made a u turn & came hauling ass towards me again forcing me to run to the other side of the street where there was a curb so he couldn’t hit me, the dude stopped his car about 10ft from me & grabbed a galvanized steel pipe from the passenger seat and started lunging towards me screaming “you wanna fuckin die mother fucker” at that point I pulled my LCP out of my pocket and before I could even raise my gun up to point at him he stopped dead in his tracks with the pipe in the air mid swing no bullshit. The dude looked at my gun, looked at my face, looked at my gun again then got back in his car and drove away. The dude was bigger then me and almost certainly on drugs of some sort, even tho I’m an experienced boxer there’s no way I would have walked away from that situation un injured if I didn’t have my gun so my gun either saved my life or saved me from serious injury.
@joannavelvet5953 жыл бұрын
Great choice of ammo.
@poppasmurf34533 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed watching your experiment. As a die hard revolver guy who carries one everyday, there is one factor that I would like to point out that wasn't covered. Full power .357 magnum loads coming out of a 2 inch barrel will cause anyone in front of that gun to decide that whatever they thought they were going to do ain't worth it, hit or not. Touch a couple off inside without ear protection and everyone in the room will pick up their toys and go home. Between the projectile and flame coming from the barrel and the pressure exiting the cylinder gap it is an ear spitting, vision blurring blast of noise, light and heat that is just not tenable. I would recommend to anyone considering a full power load out of a short barreled revolver for self defense to shoot them in low light/darkness and decide if it's for you. I'm not hating on the .357, I love them. Just something to consider. Great video !
@Hawtload2 жыл бұрын
the tinnitus from shooting it indoors is enough to make me consider 9mm
@jacobivy28543 жыл бұрын
I recently picked up a stainless Ruger SP101 with a 3.2” barrel. It’s my first .357, and I was surprised at how snappy of a round it is. I’d hate to shoot hot .357 out of anything smaller than that.
@LA_Commander2 жыл бұрын
Agreed. I load mine with 38+P rounds and it shoots very well.
@filoIII Жыл бұрын
My first wheel gun many moons ago was the 2.25" barrel spurless SP101. Tank is the only way to describe it. I'll NEVER sell it.
@TheTruthseeker12312 жыл бұрын
I own one and like it a lot. It definitely is easier to shoot with 38 +P on follow-up shots, but first shots count and recoil isn't an issue on first shots - the 357 mag carries a lot more power.
@frenchy24109 ай бұрын
Can you put first round 357 then the rest 38?
@iCookCrystalMeth7 ай бұрын
@@frenchy2410i’d imagine so. and if you train with that setup, that actually doesn’t sound like a bad idea
@Subtlenimbus3 жыл бұрын
It doesn’t even have muzzle flash. It looks like the entire thing turns into a sphere of fire.
@andrewschulze38653 жыл бұрын
I personally carry a berretta Tomcat, yes it ain't fancy or the most tactical but hey I can throw it in my pocket and go
@paystyles54293 жыл бұрын
Thats a good gun Very reliable
@chien-shengtsai86262 жыл бұрын
I carry the Beretta Tomcat with Crimson Trace as my primary weapon and a Ruger SP101 357 as a backup weapon. The Tomcat is so easy to carry; got the laser for shot placement.
@zapy97153 жыл бұрын
I recently bought a ruger sp 101 in .357 with a 3 inch barrel and it is absolutely perfect for me to conceal carry. I really prefer a heavier gun like the sp 101, the recoil isn’t that bad.
@robertkeller9828 Жыл бұрын
Looking at buying a used p101 in 3 inch. It just feels "right"
@theonehavingthekey5966 Жыл бұрын
Great gun indeed. I carry mine with 2.25 inch daily.
@mrben6573 Жыл бұрын
One thing you guys didn't talk about is the fact you're all in pretty decent shape, strong forearms, you're able to deal with the recoil better than a lot of people. I remember hearing a pretty sad story. Homicidal perp kicks his way into an old man's single-wide. Old man has a .357 snub nose on him. Fires the whole cylinder at his attacker. All misses. Perp kills him. Yeah, you guys might be able to shoot that gun accurately. But there's a whole lot of old men and out of shape men that own and carry .357s who probably shouldn't. The old man from the story would have been better served by loading cartridges with far less recoil.
@hakrsakr Жыл бұрын
Absolutely right. Know your limits. And know that an attacker probably isn't going to come at you when you're good and ready and unoccupied. Personally, I don't carry any gun I can't shoot reasonably well one handed for this reason and others. It is nice to have the option of loading the really hot stuff, though.
@letsdothis9063 Жыл бұрын
My grandma carries a S&W model 66 .357. (she also has a Arminius .357 in her car). We make her shoot it from time to time. Shes no John Wick, but she definitely gets consistant hits. Also, she ain't scared to blast.
@Shadow__133 Жыл бұрын
@@letsdothis9063 Grandma Wick 😂😂 🥷🏻
@BigDaddySwingingMeat Жыл бұрын
Elderly men, the disabled, "some" women, and soy boys probably are better off carrying 380s instead of 357 magnums, but as for the rest of us . . . lock and load that 357!!!
@justdone1251 Жыл бұрын
Model 351 PD, .22 Maggie. 7 shots, it kills. Less recoil.
@williamclark7552 жыл бұрын
That’s why I have a Ruger sp 101 .357 snubnose. Built like a tank, all stainless steel.🦅🇺🇸
@hedge3133 жыл бұрын
You were shooting probably the lightest 357 out there. If you tried it with a SP101, part J frame part tank, maybe a different result. I like the model 66 - K frame. 6 shots and great reliability.
@mikewilliams7193 жыл бұрын
If you really want to confirm your collected data. Perform the same test with a Ruger LCR in 22 LR.
@arteondo3 жыл бұрын
That would be cool. Or use the 351C Jframe in 22 mag. Virtually identical in weight and size.
@waynehendrix48063 жыл бұрын
I once had a pet mosquito that was killed by a Ruger LCR in 22 LR. Or it might have been the .220 magnum...
@ChristofHarper3 жыл бұрын
I've done that. I shoot mine out to 50 yd on a regular basis. It's fantastic little pocket gun
@ChristofHarper3 жыл бұрын
@Sixgun Symphony I have an SP101 in 327 and it shoots pretty nice. Everyone wants to name-drop a fancy revolver or historic piece and really it's just about learning how to shoot a double action revolver
@mdnghtrdr793 жыл бұрын
@@ChristofHarper experience with da revolvers is key. I carry a 3” SP101 frequently. Full house 125gr loads. I can easily put all 5 inside an inch at 4 yards as fast as I can but I shoot revolvers A LOT.
@rudolphparayo60343 жыл бұрын
I carried the 340Sc as a duty weapon during my tenure with DHS. It took me six sessions before I qualified with this weapon. The duty ammo was Speer Gold Dot 38+P. 357 would aggravate my carpal tunnel.
@michaeltorluemke33222 жыл бұрын
I would love to see this drill with 3 pop up targets. Also start with a 1 or 2 minute in place jog before each shooting round. It would add a adrenaline rush, with a random target pop up it would add to you stress level, and your stress decision making skill. Not expensive to set up or hard to operate. It could also give you a 2 or 3 person attacker test.
@sissydreams74943 жыл бұрын
This was a great idea for a vid and well executed; however, I'd like to know more about the ammunition loadings used. There are huge differences in control and recoil based upon the type of 357mag ammo fired. It was unclear if the ammo used in this test would be realistically carried by a typical person. Additionally, I'd like to see the same test with a Ruger LCR 357mag (20% heavier gun with a much better trigger), firing both 357mag & 38 special +P loads. Finally, it would be nice to see the LCR (as aforementioned) compared to the S&W Model 327 (8-shot, N-frame, 357mag). Then we'd have a bit more information about whether carrying a snub nose 357 is practical (rather than using the extreme of THE lightest example gun with potentially hot ammo).
@randomidiot81423 жыл бұрын
Why not a 44 special snubbie instead of a 357? Bigger bullet slower sounds a lot easier to control than the 357 at the same energy level, and it's not like it's unproven.
@Xileph4103 жыл бұрын
I agree I would like to see then try different snub nose to test this more accurately, because I remember James recommended the 327 a few months ago.
@calanon5343 жыл бұрын
Someone get Paul Harrell on this, if he hasn't done it already. I know he did a Snubbie video some time ago, though.
@randomidiot81423 жыл бұрын
@Dan Jett I could point you in the direction of a 44 hollow point that expands into a ninja star from a 2 inch barrel if you want? You seem to be confusing energy and velocity, anyway. A fast 180 357 and a slow 240 .44 can make the same energy, and either one can be loaded with projectiles that don't expand or reliably expand at low or high velocities. I don't know what pathetic 44 special cowboy ammo you're talking about, but the power potential for a 44 special in a snub nose is way higher than a 357 snub nose.
@1ohtaf12 жыл бұрын
@@randomidiot8142 What are you taking? 180gr is on the slow side for .357, not fast. Furthermore, .357 Mag completely trumps the .44 Special when it comes to energy. The only way that wouldn't be true is if you overload .44 Spl with the intent of replicating .44 Mag performance, but wtf is the point in that, just get a .44 Mag.
@JohnZ5563 жыл бұрын
RIP eardrums if you ever crack a round in a small room.
@libertycosworth86753 жыл бұрын
And that is the truth. When I am shooting my LCR at the range with 357's, everyone (and I mean even the guys shooting rifles) stops and looks after I fire the first round, with a "WTF was that" look. Range time is double protection - ear plugs and ear muffs, I like my hearing.
@randlecarr32573 жыл бұрын
Yes not an indoor gun. I like the guy who said “pizza gun”
@tuberaider3 жыл бұрын
I stopped shooting 357 in my Ruger LCR. It now has 38sp wadcutters. I can keep rounds on target at 7 yards, and that is good enough for me.
@williejamehufff31253 жыл бұрын
My aunt jen has the same set up. Nice
@robertdennis5502 жыл бұрын
I bought a S&W Model 13 (K Frame) back in 1988 with a 3" barrel, fixed sights (front ramp/blade, rear notch) as my first firearm. Shooting .357 was brutal, but I developed good fundamentals from it such as how to grip your revolver to control recoil (or you could knock yourself out especially when shooting +P or +P+) trigger control, and most of all, point shooting (with a little Kentucky windage thrown in). It made transitioning to the wonder 9s when they arrived a breeze.
@thehoneybadger80893 жыл бұрын
As long as it's a Model 60 with a 3" heavy barrel, it's not too bad. Lighter than that, you'd better toughen up.
@fanman713 жыл бұрын
If I ever got a snub nose I would do the Ruger SP101. I've shot my friends several times & I loved it. It's all steel, heavy frame really handled the .357 well. I had a J Frame .38 Spl+P & I hated it.
@alu.3043 жыл бұрын
I learned this 10+ years ago with a buddy's 340PD. 10 rounds, nah dude I'm good. I'll stick to my Airweight and .38+P's👍 Like repeatedly having Tyson punch you in the palm🤦♂️
@Hawtload2 жыл бұрын
even in my K6S I was like "ok fk this" after the 2nd shot
@TheDarthsteve3163 жыл бұрын
I think it's adorable that you're allowed to call Clint Smith "Pop-pop". Also, I'm super jealous.
@chuychubasquino29573 жыл бұрын
Best comment
@michaelcaristo48912 жыл бұрын
Love the Ruger SP101 & the Ruger Security Six, with 2 1/2 " 3" snubbie ,357 Mag!
@notforsale5967 Жыл бұрын
I did a lot better with my 2 inch snub Ruger SP101 with 125 grain 357 rounds. Smooth double action. All you need is to make one or two rounds contact on your attacker to bring them down
@patbateman6729 Жыл бұрын
Got some Underwood 125gr 1700fps ammo I'm trying out with my sp101 357 2"
@EdwardMartinsPhotography Жыл бұрын
@Christian Constitutionalist If you can't train to at least a 40% hit rate you shouldn't be carrying. Just sayin' More ammo doesn't relieve the necessity for training as a lot of police department leaders (bean counters) seem to think.
@EdwardMartinsPhotography Жыл бұрын
@Christian Constitutionalist Sad, but true. Some departments are better than others of course. I lived in Portland 20 years ago and there were lots of news stories where a PDX Officer fired 40+ rounds and hit nothing. They were trying to undermine the Police even back then with very little training. I think they got a box of 50 for the year. Anything above that they had to provide themselves and a lot did, and a lot didn't bother. At this point after 30+ years of shooting and training I shoot 50 a month just make sure I'm still up to scratch. So with my 5 shot snub in a crises I expect 4/5 solid hits out to 10 meters. Fine for most situations where I live, but not a war zone like Somalia or Uganda or worse, Portland.
@robertswitzer36303 жыл бұрын
As a criminal defense attorney I love the line: "I call anything past 10 yards the felonious zone of questionable murder".
@jc-xf7gx3 жыл бұрын
.357 2" is a great carry option...It has ammo versatility. You can use .38 , .38 plus p , and .357 ammo. For edc or home defense you can't go wrong. Under appreciated in the 9mm semi auto frenzy.
@johnstokes11612 жыл бұрын
Stay away from these. I am a physician. I had a Taurus 2" .357 magnum 8 years ago. It DESTROYED my basilar thumb joint. I required surgery replacing the trapezium bone at age 42. These things can seriously damage your hands. AVOID.
@jc-xf7gx2 жыл бұрын
@@johnstokes1161 Good to know. I will take it under consideration.
@durancooley10802 жыл бұрын
@@johnstokes1161 what happened exactly in easy man terms
@sampleentry52532 жыл бұрын
@@durancooley1080 Willing to bet he gripped it wrong. There is no way these tiny J frames should wreck your hand badly if you grip it correctly AND know your limit on recoil tolerance.
@PPISAFETY3 жыл бұрын
As a certified Boomer Fudd myself (carrying concealed daily since 1979 on and off duty), I'm not really aware of very many of us who embraced the ultra light weight .357 Magnum J-frame as a good idea, and certainly not 50 years ago. The J-frame snub in .38 Special, within its limitations was another matter, and quite a few of us ended hostile engagements with those. They need no further justification. But, as is so often the case, some people took a good and useful idea and run off the end of the earth with it. So it is with the ultralight .357 Magnum loaded with full-house rounds. Having said that, I've seen a number of guys and ladies who are able to do some good work with a steel frame J, even loaded with Magnums, and something like an SP-101 even more so. Now we are talking some real Boomer stuff. I could MAYBE see the setup used in the video as a cop's ankle gun, designed to be used in a very short range encounter, but not as a primary carry choice. In times past we could buy Medium Velocity Magnum loads, and also some .38 Special +P+ loads that were materially more effective than standard .38 Specials, but not so abusive as full-house Magnums. But since some people think that having the highest possible velocity is all that matters, these didn't sell well. Now one has a hard time finding any .357 Magnum loads that are truly appropriate in these tiny guns. Oddly enough, your best choice, if you want that, may be to carry a 9mm revolver. Trips down memory lane aside, having been present at multiple handgun autopsies, I wouldn't be so quick to accept about half the hits I saw in this video. We have known for decades that the B-27 target is far too large to be anatomically relevant. Instead, if you want to test yourself, try using a single piece of standard copier paper, with any hit on that paper counting as a perfect hit. That will be much closer to anatomical significance in stopping a fight. In my opinion, the ultralight J-frame .357 with full house loads is for people who still think there is any such thing as a free lunch.
@jaythus31813 жыл бұрын
As a weird in between millennial and gen z young adult that likes fudd guns as well as modern and tactical guns, i personally prefer k frames to the small j frames in 357 mag. There are very few detriments to going to the k frame over the j frame, the only ones i can think of is that they are slightly wider guns (but the difference is negligible), they are slightly heavier guns, and the older ones used to crack forcing cones since Smith and Wesson made them with one portion of it narrower than the rest but if you can get over the slightly lower quality and the internal trigger lock of the newer k frames they have fixed that issue. I recently got a smith and wesson model 19 with a 4 inch barrel and took it to the range once and ran about 50 rounds through it, i absolutely love it. I plan on conceal carrying it when i am legally allowed to and the only thing i find bad about it is how much it beats your hand up since its lighter than the old ruger Blackhawk 6 inch 357 mag i grew up shooting (i looked into when it was made a few years ago based on serial numbers and I am wanting to say it was made in the early to mid 80s but i am not sure). The model 19 is by far one of my favorite guns to shoot from that 1 trip to the range and i can't wait to become proficient with it and i definitely see it as superior to the 357 mag j frames based on capacity and the fact that it definitely has less recoil that any j frame although i do wish to eventually man up enough to be able to handle a 357 mag j frame well, but until then ill stick with my k frames and other larger frame revolvers
@wehrewulf3 жыл бұрын
Agreed. Piss on that super light scandium stuff. All steel 640 or Sp101 will hold its own.
@exothermal.sprocket3 жыл бұрын
@@jaythus3181 Not to mention, with magnums a 4-inch barrel REALLY picks up some speed over the 1.8 to 2-inch barrel, somewhere around 500 fps, according to BBTI.
@kylewood83273 жыл бұрын
@@wehrewulf right on, agree totally!
@LionquestFitness3 жыл бұрын
@@wehrewulf Yep.
@TheDude17642 жыл бұрын
Don’t know what’s more terrifying: shooting that snubby with .357 Mag or seeing James in those manties ever, ever again…
@brandonbeck61173 жыл бұрын
It's pretty effective at notifying the whole county that an altercation has taken place.
@mikethomas54123 жыл бұрын
Real men shoot revolvers single handed from the hip.
@77Infidel3 жыл бұрын
Or the fbi stance from Paul Harrels introduction.
@hammerslammer30063 жыл бұрын
@@77Infidel id like to see Mr Harrell try this gun/load test..
@hammerslammer30063 жыл бұрын
@@Booboobear-eo4es not sure. I've seen some guys do pretty well one handed
@hammerslammer30063 жыл бұрын
@@Booboobear-eo4es definitely understand where you are coming from. Always thought that was odd not to train both ways.. im not an expert or an instructor. But if "most confrontations are at 7yds or less". The possibility of you having to block or fight with one hand and shoot with the other is enough where I try to shoot one handed enough to feel confident i could if I had to. Also I'm usually carrying somthing if I have to go into crowded public. But yes I agree most trainers shoot two handed.
@Booboobear-eo4es3 жыл бұрын
@@hammerslammer3006 - And most movie goers say hold the gun sideways when firing. ;-)
@GunSam3 жыл бұрын
Even coming from someone like me, yes...it is a bad idea. A warm .38+P will be near as effective with each hit with way more ability to hit what you aim at.
@shawzall4042 жыл бұрын
I sit here as I type this, with a 340pd in my pocket. Shooting full house 357 is equivalent to open hand slapping a steel T-post. I do try it from time to time, wearing shorty shorts(Just like my idol James Reeves) but for EDC I run Buffalo Bore 38spl +p short-barrel low-flash. It's a perfect compromise. The 340pd (IMO) is one of the greatest edc weapons made. Slips into a pocket and disappears. It hardly prints in my shorty shorts and if you're looking that hard, thank you very much...
@anthonyangeli2563 жыл бұрын
The 357 snubby isn't a target gun. It's a close range self defense piece. A man's gun. If you're worried about recoil get yourself something you're more comfortable with. It's a great gun, but obviously not for everyone.
@engineer62503 жыл бұрын
I don't think I've seen the colour coding of group sizes done before. That makes it a whole lot easier to see clearly the effect of the increasing distance between shooter and target. I must confess to only shooting snubbie magnums a couple of times and yes, it has left me psychologically scarred and flinching. ...
@brandensoutdoorb-channel80843 жыл бұрын
Ruger LCR .357 for me. Smoother trigger than a S&W.
@gregstudeny16803 жыл бұрын
Add a WC spring kit and an XS big dot and your results will improve.
@FMDad-dm5qo Жыл бұрын
Interesting outing. The other paradigm snubby scenario might be a steel Ruger SP101 carried with the most hardcore .357s (something like the Buffalo Bore hard cast 180s) for rural critter defense. Be interesting to run a similar drill like that.
@woahdude38533 жыл бұрын
Broski, id say. Its a good ankle gun to whip out when your being mounted by a roided out beaver and need a quick shot of 357 of shwackin power Stat, let someone else raise their kids.
@octopussmasher26943 жыл бұрын
Thank you for existing you beautiful human being
@chasek82163 жыл бұрын
This was beautiful, bless you.
@jaythus31813 жыл бұрын
I love this so much but i can't like it since it is at 69 likes, i hope you understand.
@woahdude38533 жыл бұрын
@@jaythus3181 these are agreeable terms you have set forth comrade.
@jaythus31813 жыл бұрын
@@woahdude3853 thanks for understanding papa, i didn't want another 357 mag shwackin power spanking
@jDm5753 жыл бұрын
That fucking cat walk at 10:52 , now that's bonus content.
@sheldonjplanktonn3 жыл бұрын
Video posted 1 hour ago but you're comment is from 4 days ago. Explain yourself, Witch!!!! 🧹
@myoptik3x1033 жыл бұрын
@@sheldonjplanktonn Patreon members get the content early.
@sheldonjplanktonn3 жыл бұрын
@@myoptik3x103 - I wasn't aware they had a Patreon
@williamwilson64993 жыл бұрын
Happy Pride Month, Mary.
@stevenflores55493 жыл бұрын
I’ve got a stub with magnums that I carry for hog protection just in case. They’re everywhere where I live and a 9mm won’t stop them as easy as a 357. Sure multiple shots might be a little more effective but the magnum has the ability to stop them with one shot in a broader amount of areas. I do have 158 Underwood jhp for defense ammo but it’s rare I carry it for protection against people.
@WMDTVIDS3 жыл бұрын
SP 101 for the win. Yes, its heavier, but also much more shootable with magnums. Its not my first choice, and my particular sample needs a better front sight, but ive been pleased with how it handles, shoots, and serves as an impact tool when depleted. I like the IDEA of the lightweight wheelguns, the execution and reality has taken me back to steel when it comes to revolvers. Give me a 3-4" GP 100 and i'm pretty happy. the sight radius and grip makes its easier to handle, shoot, and reload, and thus is worth the effort to carry it. The GP is my plan B gun, for when the world gets so low on resupply i have to make/reuse everything myself. Hoping we only get there in my imagination. All that said, there are a few old farts still kicking that are damn good with a little 5 shooter. Of note, they generally carry steel, at least the ones ive run into.
@dbowne744111 ай бұрын
Choosing an air weight 357 because it’s lighter to carry, is like peeing in the seated position because it’s easier on the leg muscles. 😂 Stick with stainless steel for wheel guns. It’s all about the ballistics not weight.
@CliftonHicksbanjo3 жыл бұрын
Carried a .357 SP101 for about a decade. Loved her, was pretty good with her, but now I tote a 9mm.
@jwash3rd3 жыл бұрын
The SP101 is great in .327 Federal.
@proonguice83863 жыл бұрын
God Damn it James…I was sitting down peeing when I watched this.
@Ontarianmm3 жыл бұрын
.357 also has some other benefits. Follow up shot are less important with a round that powerful but making you shots count means more. Also more of a tangential point, but it can also punch through some lighter body armours meant for 9mm.
@jackthomas69523 жыл бұрын
No way would I ever carry 357 Mag loads in an aluminum frame J Frame revolver. 38 plus P is a perfect load for a small frame gun like that.
@TheFordtough253 жыл бұрын
I had one of these years back and your slo mo portion with the purple tape reminded me of the felt recoil, pain! I stick to my 442 these days and just roll with +P's lol
@bobstrawn49943 жыл бұрын
I carried a 340pd for yeas in a ankle holster on my Harley. I loaded it with full house 357’s, but did NOT practice with those. I call it shaking hands with the devil.
@Sedan57Chevy3 жыл бұрын
Practice practice practice! Mastering that double action trigger is super important. Personally, I won't shoot 357 in anything smaller than a full steel K Frame, but there are some great 38 special rounds out there. Find some good grips and practice with it, and j frames will do their part to save your life if you're willing to put in the time and effort.
@randlecarr32573 жыл бұрын
Truth!
@Zundfolge3 жыл бұрын
Many will say "train with .38, carry with .357". Better yet, train with .38 +P+ and carry it with .38 +P+ and never have to worry about over-stressing the pistol with all the training (because a snubbie revolver is an experts weapon, if you're going to carry it, put a bunch of lead through it first). The short barrel really wastes the potential of .357mag. I should never have sold my 340pd, I swear its lighter than the ammo in it and just disappears in the pocket.
@Zundfolge3 жыл бұрын
@@papimaximus95 There's a huge difference between shooting someone (especially an unarmed victim with their back to you) and effectively fighting with a gun.
@mds192382 жыл бұрын
Full power 357's thru a 2 & 1/2 inch L-frame are more than I cared to deal with...can't imagine the flinch factor on a light weight revolver. Take care, thanks for the videos.
@richfarfugnuven63083 жыл бұрын
Those short shorts look like a 1980's pistons versus celtics playoff game
@sombra61533 жыл бұрын
Part of me would like to have one for a BUG, while the other part of me thinks one in 22LR or WMR would get shot more often. The great thing about the 357 Magnum is that despite all the hype about other common defensive calibers, the 125 grain SJHP is still the king of the defensive handgun hill.
@jacobivy28543 жыл бұрын
I really like my 145gr Winchester hollow points.
@kajetandziebaj64053 жыл бұрын
Almost as if the gun was consciously designed to be light and powerful at the expense of recoil. You're going to carry your gun 99.99% of the time and use it maybe once in a lifetime. I think you should be able to live with having a sore wrist if that really happens. I haven't shot it though, maybe it is much spicier than I think.
@joseppi44353 жыл бұрын
I think the downside to that logic is that you might not be able to get the best grip in a dangerous situation and also how good you are in that moment and unlike them your first shot will probably not be as accurate
@1FireyPhoenix3 жыл бұрын
B.S. I take my carry gun to the range every time I go. People who don't get trigger time behind the gun that they are going to trust their life (and others with, if you miss.) are an accident waiting to happen.
@DamageSix3 жыл бұрын
I figure shot recovery speed is worth it's own weight in a defensive situation though. And that snub nose length barrels never really were what .357 magnum was designed around being most optimal in. It has more powder, but does it have enough barrel to burn up that extra powder in, or will it just fireball for nothing but extra disorientation?
@joseppi44353 жыл бұрын
@@DamageSix yes it’s usually like that so you’re not gaining “stopping power” but it’s 357 so it’ll still hurt them
@rodneyalaking82413 жыл бұрын
You need to practice a lot. These guys are making it look fairly easy. It’s pretty hard at first.
@MistaReinhart3 жыл бұрын
Keanu Reeves should take fashion advice from James Reeves. John Wick 4 with short shorts and a fanny pack 👊😀
@glenmo12 жыл бұрын
Loaded with Federal HST + p 38 special 138 grain these rounds are phenomenal Federal recesses the large hollow point bullet deep in the case to build up plus p velocity without adding more powder the result is a huge hollow point that looks like a wad cutter that feels like shooting a 22 magnum even in a lightweight 11 oz 38 special
@billyjeffrey7561 Жыл бұрын
When I bought my 605 in 2019, I was disappointed that it only held 5 rounds. But upon reflection, I've realized that it's not the number of rounds you have, it's the placement of those rounds. If you can't hit your target in 5 shots, you need a shotgun...
@Tebo273 жыл бұрын
A revolver that kind is the best choice. A heavier one like the Taurus 605 could be nicer to the hands.
@zachaddington52643 жыл бұрын
Its sexy also
@alejandromolina56453 жыл бұрын
What do you think of the Ruger LCR 357 magnum for shooting instead of a S&W jframe?
@BOB-wx3fq3 жыл бұрын
Why wouldn't you get Smith and Wesson model 60 or 649? Oh, cause the Taurus is under 300$ and the Smith's are towards the 1,000$ marker these days
@BOB-wx3fq3 жыл бұрын
@matt Harvey some of us are crazy enough to buy both 🙂 I'm so broke man
@BOB-wx3fq3 жыл бұрын
@matt Harvey I need to stop, it's truly an addiction Then you get the gun... Oh I need this mag and this mag and I need all this ammo and 2 holsters... 6months later it's an armslist ad
@MKD.3573 жыл бұрын
One of the least pleasant revolvers I’ve ever shot. I’ll take the weight & size of a short barreled steel gun any day.
@spacewater73 жыл бұрын
You don't shoot it for fun. It's not made to be comfortable to shoot - or to be shot with - It's made to be comfortable to carry.
@33Luger3 жыл бұрын
I call mine "Sting" because that is what it felt like shooting it.
@brianbridges14013 жыл бұрын
@MKD 357 exactly all steel to mitigate recoil but in a defensive situation it really doesn't matter in the moment...imho
@duaneelsbree34603 жыл бұрын
Not looking for pleasantries. I love mine. Like anything, make that 1st shot count. Nice that you can shoot 38's if you want. Liberty civil defense is great.
@denisdegamon82243 жыл бұрын
@@33Luger yup, that about sums it up.
@davidforce56173 жыл бұрын
I'm a retired LEO and my off duty EDC is a S&W M66 revolver. I was a firearms instructor and no one ever out shot me with any duty weapon or off duty either revolver or semi. I regularly engaged targets at the range out to 150 yards. And if your using a gun in a defense situation you don't feel any recoil.
@RepHopper2 жыл бұрын
I have an SP101. I like the extra weight for magnum rounds. The other advantage a pocket 357 has is in the woods
@clintstone6522 жыл бұрын
This is my alternative carry gun and I LOVE it! My regular carry gun is an M&P in .40 S&W. My CCW must meet the following requirements: Small and Light enough to carry concealed, and a caliber large enough to stop a threat. Plus readily available ammo. I too am a former U.S. Marine and the recoil doesn't bother me, in fact, I like it. Instead of an idiot bobbed hammer, it has a low-profile hammer that resists snags but allows for single action on that first strike. As for capacity, and accuracy past 20 yards; if you need more than five rounds and MOA accuracy you're in a firefight and you brought the wrong gun.
@kkirk13813 жыл бұрын
I love this gun and actually carry one regularly- definitely more pleasant carrying it with Gold Dot Short Barrel .357 rounds…Full blown .357 rounds are definitely a handful…Great video as always - stay safe and be BLESSED all!!!
@carlsberg-gs6rl3 жыл бұрын
Hey show some respect. Mick Jagger and Keith Richards are the only two mortals that cannot be killed by conventional means.
@scottboelke43913 жыл бұрын
The 38 snubbie is just as good for self defense. I like the ones with single action capability, too.
@amazingamerican39586 ай бұрын
I carry a .357 s&w model 66 with a laser grip. The laser allows me to shoot from the hip accurately. The 66 is heavy enough to eat recoil in all but the most extreme Buffalo Bore rounds. I can't think of a better edc.